The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-06
AT THE FLOWER SHOW.
Large Attendance and Increasing In
terest-New Exhibits Added.


terest-New Exhibits Added.
The attendance at the Floral and Art As
sociation's exhibition at Armory Hall was
well attended yesterday afternoon and last
night. Many new exhibits were sent in
during the day and very little space was
left for the display of anything additional.
The floral department was admired hy
everyone, and the art and fancy goods dis
play was highly complimented by the
visitors.
There were so many exquisite things that
the judges will be apt to be bewildered
when they come to make the awards.
Among the new exhibits in this department
were some fine specimens of Kensington
work by Mrs Octavus Cohen An unique
bonnet made of Florida squash by Nine
Desbouillons, and exhibited by Mrs. S. p.
Hamilton, attracted great deal of atten-
ton. 1t was quite a novelty, the work
closely resembling lace.
Among other new exhibits were fresh
Strawberries by Mr.. f. M. Bliss, some
beautiful lace work by Mrs. Bassinger, a
pelargonium by Mrs. Campbell, embroidered
handkerchief and other work by Miss Col
Inns paintings by Miss Delano, paper
flower plaque by Mrs. VIM. II. Grady. an
embroidered plaque 05 years old exhibited
hy Mrs. Townsend Glover button hole work
by Miss George ID. Ferguson collection of
paintings by Mrs. L. p. Hart, an elegant
crazy quilt by Mrs. L. Haynes, paintings by
Miss NJ. G. Harris, an embroidered
cushion by Miss Josie Herman, a screen by
Mrs Emma Miller, silk work plaque by Mrs
j. w Moore, basket of cut flowers by Mr..
A. N. Miller, old relics by Mr.. George n.
Nichols, stuffed birds by Mr.. George Mobiles,
basket of beautiful cut flowers by
Mrs. A. ;. Nichols, water colors By Mr. w
w. Rogers, lace handkerchief by Miss Mamie
Spang. embroidery by the pupils of st.
Mary's Home, plants by Mr. Charles Seller,
fancy work by Mrs. D. b. Tomlinson, flow
ers by Mr.. Fred Myers and Mrs. J. G..
Thomas, and quaint but handsome table
by Mrs. Simon Hcxter.
Little Miss Vrgie Lee Hamilton exhibited
her first fancy needleworlI which was very
creditable.
A miniature yacht full rugged, whitfield
out by Master Harry Richardson, shows
talent
\ glass with tulips, painted by Guillaume,
OF Washington was generally praised, and
was sold for 800 to T1udden & Bates.
MIR. George Wagner sent lovely design,
principally of cut roses (Estello Pradells),
violets and daisies, representing 1.-The Gates
Ajar."
Mr.. Oelchig displayed and enormous floral
bell OF white roses, which was very pretty.
The exhibitor announced that any who were
matrimonially inclined could have the use
OF the bell gratis during the show.
Among few exhibita which were omit
ted i'll yesterdays report were paintings by
Miss Jennie and Miss Matte Ward, am altar
cloth and banner by Mrs. Kolb,
fancy work, Miss Ida Pitschke photo
graphs 10y Mr.. William Ernest Wilson,
and some views OF the chapel at Lexington,
Va, in which the remains of Gen. T. l..
Ice rest. These views were sent by a stu
dent at the Washington and Lee Uni
versity.
All of the orphan schools have been in
vitod to attend the exhibition free, and yes
terdGy afternoon the little folks from the st.
Marys Home visited the hall and enjoyed
the display. The exhibition viii close to-
NIGHT.